Recent news in Science and Engineering

Smart growth: Marine snails know how to budget their housing costs
Thu, 21 Sep 2017
For nearly 50 years, researchers have been stumped as to why sea shells from warm tropical waters are comparatively larger than their cold-water relatives.  New research, led by the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies (Coral CoE) at James Cook University, suggests that it all comes down to ‘housing cost.’

JCU scientist recognised with new parasite
Fri, 15 Sep 2017
Some would see it as an occupational hazard for a parasitologist, but a James Cook University scientist says she is delighted a new parasite will be named after her.

JCU Cyclone Testing Station celebrates 40 years of keeping Australians safe
Wed, 13 Sep 2017
For 40 years, the Cyclone Testing Station (CTS) at James Cook University has been protecting the homes and lives of people in northern Australia and beyond.

Inspiring young scientists
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
Young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women have been inspired to pursue science careers with a visit to JCU’s Orpheus Island Research Station.

JCU scientists assess fishing zones
Tue, 29 Aug 2017
James Cook University scientists are set to study the impact of “yellow” conservation zones in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, examining how these ‘middle ground’ zones might help conserve fish stocks.

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